Indiana University Indianapolis
PA-3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance

IUPUI Student Government - https://iustudentgovernment.indiana.edu/
There are three branches—the Undergraduate Student Government, Graduate and Professional Student Government, and Supreme Court. All three help to manage campuswide events, enact new campus legislation, and work with faculty and administrators to create positive change.


There is also a separate IUPUI Faculty Council of elected faculty representatives, chaired by the Chancellor: https://facultycouncil.iupui.edu/

IUPUI Staff Council - https://staffcouncil.iupui.edu/
Acts as a voice of the staff in collaborating with the entire campus community by fostering accountability and best practices in supporting and carrying out the vision, mission, and goals of the university. Increase the sense of identity, recognition, and value experience of each staff member in his/her relationship to the university and to identify concerns and to seek their solutions.

The IU Board of Trustees hosts open forums throughout the year where the public is invited to listen and comment on university decision-making. Public forum topics vary based on university need, as well as state requirements. Comments/questions may be offered in person, virtually, or via email.

Public forum topics for the 2020-2021 academic year include:
- Public tuition forum: Indiana University holds a public tuition forum to present proposed tuition and fee information and allow for comments by the public
- Candidate forum: Indiana University invites the public to meet and ask questions of candidates of the Board of Trustees during elections

IU Leadership: https://president.iu.edu/index.html

The Board of Trustees of Indiana University:
https://trustees.iu.edu/index.html

IUPUI Leadership: https://www.iupui.edu/about/leadership.html
The IUPUI administration includes the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the IUPUI deans, and the IUPUI Board of Advisors. These groups work with the chancellor to fulfill IUPUI’s mission of advancing Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.

IUPUI Board of Advisors:
https://chancellor.iupui.edu/campus-leadership/advisors/index.html
The IUPUI Board of Advisors is composed of government, business, and civic leaders from the Indianapolis area who are appointed by the IU Board of Trustees.
The boards contributions include:
• Providing input on IUPUI’s role and activities in the economic development of the region, relating campus priorities to community needs, specifically to business, industry, healthcare providers, schools, and nonprofits.

• Advocating for IUPUI and helping to strengthen relationships among the campus and its many constituencies, including, but not limited to, other area educational institutions, healthcare providers, key community businesses and nonprofit organizations, and state and local government.

• Supporting IUPUI philanthropically, enhancing external funding support for IUPUI and serving as advocates and volunteers to actively assist IUPUI in its fundraising initiatives.
The Board’s expectations and commitments include:

• Provide input on strategic and long-range planning and program priorities, vision and mission statements, and goals and objectives consistent with university and community needs.

• Advocate for IUPUI in the community, which may involve contacting legislators, talking with current and prospective students, meeting with alumni and community leaders, and/or attending or helping host campus-related events.

• Help identify area business, industry, and community education and health needs.

A full list of IUPUI Board of Advisor Roles/Responsibilities can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13HMdSbKIEHkuOCMsJDoLW5enVRENvC-E/view?usp=sharing